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Utah Woman Feared for Her Life Before Husband Killed Her

A Utah man, E. Sampson, has been charged with the murder of his wife, Niki A. Sampson, after a history of domestic violence. Niki had expressed fears for her life in journal entries before her death on August 31, 2024. Sampson, who was on conditional release for previous assaults, fatally attacked her after an argument. The case has sparked calls for stronger domestic violence protections, with community advocates pushing for reforms.

National News

Xi and Putin Send Greetings to Kim Jong Un for North Korea’s Founding Anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin sent messages to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in honor of North Korea's founding anniversary. Both leaders expressed a desire to strengthen ties with North Korea. Meanwhile, Kim emphasized the importance of enhancing naval power during a visit to a naval base construction site. He highlighted the need for new facilities to accommodate larger warships and outlined plans to deploy defense systems at the base. North Korea also continued sending balloons toward South Korea as part of ongoing tensions.

International News

Palestinian Authority Holds Funeral for U.S.-Turkish Activist Shot in West Bank

A funeral procession was held by the Palestinian Authority for Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old U.S.-Turkish dual national activist allegedly shot by Israeli forces during a protest against settlements in the West Bank. Eygi’s body, draped in a Palestinian flag, was carried through Nablus. The Turkish Foreign Ministry is arranging to return her remains to Turkey for burial. Israeli forces claim they were targeting an instigator, while witnesses say she posed no threat when shot. Violence in the West Bank has escalated since the Israel-Hamas conflict began.

Sports News

Lions Rally to Win in Overtime Despite Sloppy Second Half

The Detroit Lions secured a 26-20 overtime win against the Rams despite a sloppy second half. Jared Goff had an inconsistent game, throwing an interception and nearly more, but rallied on the final drive to help tie the game. The running game, led by David Montgomery, surged late, securing the win. Wide receivers, particularly Jameson Williams, stepped up while the offensive line dominated in overtime. Defensively, Aidan Hutchinson led a strong pass rush, though the secondary struggled. Special teams excelled, and Dan Campbell’s decisions helped the Lions start the season 1-0.

Events  

September 9th

• Ballroom Book Sale - Monday, September 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM

• Salem Farmer's Market 2024 - Monday, September 09, 2024 , 5:00pm-8:00pm

September 10th

• Blood Drive — Provo Day of Service - Tuesday, September 10, 2024 11:00 AM 7:00 PM

• Van Gogh to Playdough September: Harvest Season - Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 10:00 AM

September 11th

• Sunset Farmers Market - Orem City Center Park - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 5:00 PM

• 🎸 Anthony Green - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 1:00 AM

September 12th

• Tiny Habits - Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM

• House Band Playing at the Utah State Fair - Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM

September 13th

• Summer End of Season Show September 13th - Friday, September 13, 2024 at 4:00 PM

• 3rd Annual Art at The Park Utah - Friday, September 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM

September 14th

• Festa Italiana SLC - 2024 - Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 12:00 PM

• SLC Tacos & Margs Crawl® - Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM

September 15th

• Oktoberfest 2024 - Sun Sep 15 2024 at 11:30 am

• Mrs. Doubtfire - Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 7:00 AM

September 16th

• 🎸 Bumpin Uglies (21+ Event) - Monday, September 16, 2024 at 1:30 AM

• Practice - Monday, September 16, 2024 at 3:45 PM

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